Animal Gelato

Design a sealed tent or room with extract and intake fans, LED or HPS lighting giving 500-600 µmol/m²/s at canopy, and a controlled environment of 20-26°C with 40-55% RH in flowering.

Use a 12/12 light schedule to induce and maintain flowering, keeping light leaks to a minimum to avoid stress or hermaphroditism.

Switch to a bloom formulation higher in phosphorus and potassium while moderating nitrogen from week three of flowering onwards.

Maintain good airflow, keep humidity below 55% in late flowering, and remove dense inner foliage to improve bud ventilation.

Harvest when trichomes are mostly cloudy with some ambers for balanced effects, checking the pistils and trichomes across multiple cola sites.

Dry slowly at 18-21°C with 45-55% RH for seven to fourteen days, then cure in airtight jars with regular burping for at least four weeks.

It tolerates slightly cooler nights but prolonged temperatures below 15°C during flowering increase risk of slowed trichome development and mould.

Low-stress training and topping encourage an even canopy, while SCROG yields good results for maximising light use indoors.

Watch for spider mites, aphids and thrips; inspect regularly and use biological controls or targeted insecticidal soaps as required.

It is best for growers with some experience due to its sensitivity to humidity and nutrient swings, but careful environmental control makes it manageable.